17-year-old who persevered through homelessness gets accepted to 17 colleges
In 2019, Dylan Chidick captured the nation’s attention by defying the odds stacked against him. At just 17, the Jersey City high school student, once homeless and burdened by personal and family challenges, was accepted into 17 colleges on his own merit. His inspiring journey serves as a testament to determination, resilience, and the power…